Manipur minister Y. Khemchand Singh on June 15 said the state government is taking steps to reduce farmers’ dependence on chemical fertilisers and encourage sustainable agricultural practices through the expansion of organic farming.
Speaking at the flagging-off ceremony of fertiliser distribution trucks and the launch of the organic fertiliser initiative ‘Oorja’ under the Chief Minister’s flagship programme for Kharif 2026, Singh said the government is providing organic fertilisers to farmers at subsidised rates to promote environmentally friendly cultivation.
Under the Oorja initiative, farmers can purchase organic fertilisers at ₹250 per bag, significantly lower than the prevailing market price of ₹480. The scheme aims to encourage wider adoption of sustainable farming methods across the state.
The minister noted that nearly 1.8 lakh bags of urea were distributed in September last year. To address concerns relating to shortages and ensure transparency in distribution, fertilisers are now being supplied based on Aadhaar cards, farmer registration cards and location-specific requirements.
Singh said the state currently has a stock of nearly two lakh bags of urea and assured that there is no shortage of fertilisers. Distribution will be carried out according to actual requirements after verification of documents, while officials of the Agriculture Department will closely monitor the process across all districts.
Highlighting the government’s emphasis on organic cultivation, the minister said around 4,000 hectares of land have already been brought under organic farming. Efforts are under way to expand organic cultivation to an additional 4,000 hectares in the state.
He said the initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, improving soil health and reducing reliance on chemical inputs across Manipur.
